Henry John King
Henry John King | |
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Henry John King 1933 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1 January 1855 Van Diemen's Land |
| Died | 27 June 1934 |
| Genres | Romantic, Classical, Spiritual |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, Musician, Conductor, Organist, Music Teacher |
| Instrument(s) | Organ, Choir, Piano, Violin |
| Years active | 1880-1930 |
Henry John King (1855–1934) was an Australian composer, conductor, and organist.
Born in Emerald Hill (now South Melbourne), Victoria, King was the son of English settlers from Tasmania. His father, also named Henry John King, was a respected musician.[1][2]
King married Mary Ann Hutchens, with whom he had two children: Harold Ernest Justiman King and Ilma Valerie Madeline King.[3][4] The marriage ended in a highly publicised divorce in 1887.
He later married Elizabeth Halford; they had a daughter, Norah Yvonne Sylvia King (1902–1976), and were buried together in Southport.[5]
King was organist at St Mark's Cathedral in Melbourne[6] and later served as choirmaster and organist at The Southport School in Queensland for nine years, retiring in March 1933.[7][8]
He was a frequent adjudicator at musical competitions, including the Gympie Eisteddfod[9] and the Bathurst Musical and Literary Competitions.[10]
One of his cantatas was selected for the 1888 International Centennial Exhibition in Melbourne.[11][12]
A devout Protestant, King was also known for his academic interest in the humanities.[13]
Works
- Alternatives[14]
- Centennial Cantata
- Te Deum Laudamus and Jubilate Deo : set to music in the key of D[15]
- Little Bird
- The children's Eucharist : the Office for the Holy Communion : set in the key of F
- The Office for the Holy Communion set to music in the key of D / by Henry John King
- Benedictus
- Wilt thou be mine for ever love / lyrics by Russell Blackman
- Four works for piano and violin
- Album of four song on funereal themes
References
- ^ "Obituary - Henry John King - Obituaries Australia".
- ^ Victorian Birth Registration 3552
- ^ "A SENSATIONAL DIYORCE CASE". Geelong Advertiser. No. 12, 423. Victoria, Australia. 7 September 1887. p. 3. Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Southport Cemetery index Grave 472
- ^ Southport Cemetery index Grave 472
- ^ "MUSICAL NOTES AND CHIT-CHAT". The Tasmanian. Vol. XVII, no. 5. Tasmania, Australia. 2 February 1889. p. 8. Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Mr. Henry John King". The Brisbane Courier. No. 23, 472. Queensland, Australia. 24 April 1933. p. 11. Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Henry John King". The Telegraph. Queensland, Australia. 27 June 1934. p. 7 (City Final Last Minute News). Retrieved 9 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "GYMPIE EISTEDDFOD". Queensland Times. Vol. LVI, no. 9522. Queensland, Australia. 22 April 1916. p. 8 (DAILY.). Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Bathurst Musical and Literary Competitions". Australian Town and Country Journal. Vol. LXXV, no. 1972. New South Wales, Australia. 20 November 1907. p. 25. Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Obituary". The Courier-mail. No. 260. Queensland, Australia. 28 June 1934. p. 18. Retrieved 9 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Music". The Australasian. Vol. CXXXVI, no. 4, 436. Victoria, Australia. 13 January 1934. p. 16. Retrieved 9 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "MUSIC AND MUSICIANS". The Brisbane Courier. No. 16, 907. Queensland, Australia. 20 March 1912. p. 19 (Courier Home Circle.). Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ ""ALTERNATIVES"". Illustrated Australian News and Musical Times. No. 420. Victoria, Australia. 1 May 1890. p. 12 (NEW ZEALAND EDITION.). Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Te Deum Laudamus and Jubilate Deo [music] : Set to music in the key of D".